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1. The Poverty Institute: About Us - Staff
www.povertyinstitute.org/matri - [Cached]Published on: 6/23/2008 Last Visited: 6/23/2008
Heidi CollinsDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
Heidi Collins became the Director of Public Education in March when Parents for Progress merged with The Poverty Institute.Her career in public policy advocacy began in 1993 as a founding member and community organizer for six years for the Coalition Against Poverty in Southeastern Massachusetts.She most recently was the Executive Director of RI Parents for Progress and held that position for six years until the merger occurred.She has experience in leadership development of low-income constituencies, in public education and outreach on public benefit programs, and engaging various constituencies in public policy advocacy. She is a former welfare recipient who transitioned off assistance in 1996.Heidi received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Social Services from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. -
2. The Poverty Institute: News & Events - In the News
povertyinstitute.org/matriarch - [Cached]Last Visited: 6/23/2008
Heidi Collins, Director of Public Education at the Poverty Institute, says..."this is a way to discuss the budget breakdown at the local level and help people to have a voice in the process".
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One Rhode Island's Heidi Collins urged the members of various groups within the coalition to phone and e-mail their legislators, as well as key members of the General Assembly leadership to advocate for the group's agenda in the coming weeks while key budget decisions are being made. -
3. The Poverty Institute: News & Events - In the News
www.povertyinstitute.org/matri - [Cached]Last Visited: 6/23/2008
Heidi Collins, Director of Public Education at the Poverty Institute, says..."this is a way to discuss the budget breakdown at the local level and help people to have a voice in the process".
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One Rhode Island's Heidi Collins urged the members of various groups within the coalition to phone and e-mail their legislators, as well as key members of the General Assembly leadership to advocate for the group's agenda in the coming weeks while key budget decisions are being made.
